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Irreverence, roasting and rivalry as big firms get spicy at Law Society event

October 27, 2026

It was an all-in roast fest at Friday night's infamous Golden Gavel competition as eight young lawyers took part in a stinging battle of wits.

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WA Government introduces Bill to modernise equal opportunity laws

October 21, 2026

The Cook Labor Government has introduced legislation to modernise Western Australia’s Equal Opportunity Act 1984, proposing expanded protections against discrimination, harassment and vilification.

October 20, 2026

Centenary year Law Society President announced as voting opens for Council positions

The Law Society of Western Australia has confirmed its 2027 President, with members now preparing to cast their votes in a hotly contested Council election.

October 20, 2026

Justice Lundberg explores Indigenous sentencing and the legacy of Bugmy

The enduring impact of childhood disadvantage, the importance of individualised justice, and the role of cultural understanding in sentencing were at the centre of the 2026 Sir Ronald Wilson Oration.

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Oz courts’ groundbreaking family violence initiatives on show in UK

The Hon William Alstergren AO gave the opening address for the 9th World Congress on Family Law & Children's Rights this week.

July 30, 2025

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AHRC aligns with Ireland and UK on banning NDAs for sexual harassment

The Australian Human Rights Commission has published a new report outlining 11 recommendations for reform aimed at addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

July 30, 2025